Dwight D. Eisenhower Library Oral History Collection. 1962 - 1998. Oral History Transcripts. 1962 - 1998. Oral History Interview with Lucius D. Clay, Sr.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Library Oral History Collection. 1962 - 1998. Oral History Transcripts. 1962 - 1998. Oral History Interview with Lucius D. Clay, Sr.

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This is a transcript of an oral history interview with General Lucius D. Clay. Clay began the interview with his impressions of Dwight D. Eisenhower as a military leader and his support for an Eisenhower Presidential bid in 1951. In his discussion of the 1952 Presidential campaign he talked about his role as intermediary between Eisenhower and professional politicians, Eisenhower's decision to resign his commission and run for President, the influence of Jacqueline Cochran and the "We Want Ike" rally in Madison Square Garden. The interview then moved on to the choice of John Foster Dulles for Secretary of State, Earl Warren's preference for a Supreme Court position over a Cabinet post, Clay's confidence in Herb Brownell and Eisenhower's trip to Korea prior to the inauguration. Clay also talked about military matters during the Eisenhower administration including Admiral Arthur Radford's concern over affairs in the Pacific and American responsibilities to Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Additional topics include Eisenhower's approach to the Joseph McCarthy situation, Eisenhower's capabilities as politician and statesman, Eisenhower's decision to run again in 1956, and the Interstate Highway Commission. Clay ended the interview with a summary of the Eisenhower Administration and some comments on the growth of the Defense establishment.

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Clay, Lucius D. (Lucius Dubignon), 1897-1978

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Lucius DuBignon Clay (1897-1978) was born in Marietta, Georgia, the son of U.S. Senator Alexander Stephen and Sarah (Francis) Clay. After graduating from West Point in 1918, he commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers. From 1937 to 1938, he was chief engineer under General Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. During his tenure with the War Department General Staff, he made brigadier general in March 1942 and major general nine months later. From 1944 to 1945, he served as deputy director for...